4️⃣8️⃣ Domestic Violence Reaches Record High, Aviation Tax Drops + Weekly Events, IWB Highlights, Housing Offers & More!
Hello again, IWBies! ❄️
Berlin is slowly slipping into winter mode. darker afternoons, colder mornings, and that familiar mix of coziness and heaviness that many of us immigrants know so well. This season can feel isolating, especially if you’re far away from your family, routines or holiday traditions. So if these past few days felt a bit gray, please remember: you’re not going through winter alone. We’re right here with you. 💛
Just a reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, every single week, to make sure our voices and experiences are seen and shared. Your support helps us keep going, thank you for being part of this! 💕
Stay warm, stay kind to yourself, and enjoy this week’s news.
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖
As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:
💥 Good news! Brandenburg Gate New Year party will go ahead after all
🕯️ Nuremberg Trials mark 80 years. How did it prosecute Nazi war criminals?
🪖 Bundeswehr begins week-long training exercise in Berlin U-Bahn
✈️ The German government has announced that it will reduce the country’s aviation tax from July 2026.
💰 Salary vs severance in Germany: What gets deducted and how to save on taxes
👉 Week from November, the 24th to November, the 30th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy
🇧🇷 Brazilian Carnival Vibes with MONOBLOCO. November, 26
🛍️ BLACK FRIDAY COUNTDOWN SALE. November, 26
👑 HOUSE QUEENS. November, 29
🇯🇵 JAPANMARKT - Japanese design market with a cultural program, creative workshops and culinary delights. November, 30
✍️ WRITERS SESSION - coffee, writing & editing. November, 24
🍹 50% OFF Drinks Happy Hour Friday at Electric Social. November, 28
💃 Fania Brava Party. November, 28
🇵🇸 Noise for Palestine - Winter Market & Fundraiser. November, 29
🎸 Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! - Beatles Tribute Band. November, 29
💖 You’ve Got The Love • INDIE vs POP - Party. November, 29
🧡ORANGE THE WORLD RUN & Self-defense class. November, 25
🤖 AI Breakfast: The Future of Education. November, 26
🎨 Art & Aperitivo by Blue Lobster Art. November, 26
☕️ Coffee Break with Creatives: a relaxed space for conversations on creative careers. November, 27
🧘 Creative Health: On Connection, Embodiment, and Awe. November, 27
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IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:
😩 “Is It normal to feel insecure about your partners ex even tho you’ve been together for years now?”
😪 “Is anyone else losing their mind over this *very specific* pattern where poly men keep trying to date straight, monogamous women as if it’s a quirky personal challenge?”
😔 “Moving to Amsterdam/ Netherlands and getting emotional about leaving Berlin”
🐶 “Does anyone has experience flying with a dog in a transport compartment?”
❄️ “Thermal LEGGINGS that are really, really warm for winter.”
✨ “Earrings that are good for daily wear but still a little special”
We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:
“Subletting a 3-room apartment by the canal in NK. From 1-4 months (flexible). No Anmeldung possible”
“LONG-TERM - PRENZLAUER BERG 42m² (3 MONTHS SUBLET + POSSIBILITY TO TAKE OVER 2 YEAR CONTRACT)”
“I am subletting my furnished 1-room studio apartment in Friedrichshain (Samariterkiez). Minimum 3 months, up to 2 years. Registration: Possible after a few months”
“Cozy studio is free from 10th of December until 1st of April”
“We have a room available for one person (women only) in our lovely apartment. Long-term Only! Anmeldung possible!”
“We are renting out our beautiful 50 sqm apartment in Friedrichshain. Available for 3 months and few days from 03.12.25 to 12.03.26.”
“A room is available for one person in a 2-person shared flat (plus a friendly cat) - Long/ Short-term - Anmeldung possible”
“1 room will be free from the end of November , for long term! Anmeldung possible“
“Long-term Room Available in Charlottenburg (14059) – from 01.12.25 flexible. Anmeldung possible”
“I’m looking for a new housemate in my cosy home near Lausitzer Platz, a bright, spacious 3 room (2 people) 97sqm apartment”
“I’m away for some time and I would like to offer my apartment while i will be away. 3rd January to 3rd April.”
“I’m renting out a bright, sunny room in a cozy 2-bedroom flat right by the canal (Maybachufer and Pannierstr.)”
“We are subletting our wonderful apartment in Kreuzberg (Bergmannkietz) for 3 months, from 1st of Dec to 1st of March (with a possibility for a little longer into mid march).”
“Minimun of 1 month, available until August 30, 2026. The apartment has 3 rooms and is located on the 3rd floor”
“Sublet for 3 Months. December 12-March 12. Anmeldung is included”
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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team